In addition to the new look front end the Focus will ditch its current 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in favour of Ford's newer 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol unit.

The interior of the 2015 Ford Focus has been overhauled.

It produces 135kW of power and 250Nm of torque and should be good for 5.6-litres per 100km, according to the European specifications.

Ford will also continue to offer a diesel Focus, with an upgraded version of the current 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine.

Ford Australia is yet to confirm if it will continue with the 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine in the current base model. It is understood that the company is considering replacing it with the EcoBoost as well.

The range will stay the same with the Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Titanium model grades ith pricing like to remain similar to the current model. Both hatch and sedan will still be offered.

One of the major differences between the current model and the 2015 car are changes to try and make the car quieter and more refined. Ford has reportedly used the Volkswagen Golf as the benchmark and has included more sound-deadening material and thicker glass to try and improve passenger comfort.

The interior has been overhauled with a cleaner look with fewer buttons on the dashboard. The 2015 Focus will also incorporate Ford's new SYNC2 infotainment system that includes MyKey and Emergency Assist functions.

Before the regular range arrives, Ford will launch the Focus ST hot hatch in the first quarter of 2015. It will be powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine in the current car, which is good for 184kW and 340Nm, with 360Nm available on overboost.

The Focus ST will continue to be built in Germany while the rest of the range will be produced in Thailand.

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